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10 Secrets of Dressing According to Body Type

Fashion is defined by the ability to wear clothing that is well-fitting. It’s not all about dressing in the latest trends. Fashion is a little more complex, and it has its own set of rules for different body types. Finding a dress that flatters your body is one of the best things you can do. It isn’t easy to discover new favorites if you don’t grasp that those pieces look amazing. It’s straightforward—all it’s about body shape. It’s crazy how simple it is to create a wardrobe you want to wear until you learn how to dress for your body style. Here are ten secrets of dressing according to a body type, presented by Pouted magazine, that will help you buy clothes to bring out your best features.

1 Define your body type

Knowing your body type will assist you in selecting apparel that highlights your best attributes. With just a tape measure, you can easily decide your body type. Begin by examining yourself in the mirror and taking note of the proportions. The partnership between three points on your body: your waist, hips, and shoulders, determines your body form. Draw a fictive line from your shoulders to your hips and mark where the line intersects.

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Begin by examining yourself in the mirror and taking note of the proportions.

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2 Examine your family genetics

Your family genes largely determine your body shape. Examine the other women in your family to see if a trend emerges. If the women in your family have a certain body type, chances are you do, too. It’s important to remember that it’s not just your mother’s family, but also your father’s!

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If the women in your family have a certain body type, chances are you do, too.

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3 Your body type can be affected by some factors

Recognize that diet and exercise can influence you in specific ways while you have a certain body shape. Genetics plays a role in how body fat is distributed on the body and cannot be changed. On the other hand, your body shape would not be as exaggerated or noticeable if you are not dragging around extra weight. Slender women resemble each other rather than fat women.

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Diet and exercise can influence you in specific ways.

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4 Find out whether you have an apple-shaped body

Known as “top-heavy,” this refers to approximately 14% of women who have a three-inch or larger bust than their hips. You can tell if you have an apple body shape just by looking at yourself in the mirror. If your body is apple-shaped, this means that you have a short torso, straight hips, and a complete bust, stomach, and upper back. People with apple-shaped bodies have shorter backs, thighs, and chests and gain weight along with their waistlines. If your body is in the form of an apple, you should be proud of it and ready to flaunt it. However, if you want to show off your body shape, you must dress appropriately.

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People with apple-shaped bodies have shorter backs, thighs, and chests and gain weight along with their waistlines.

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5 Think about being a “pear” figure

You are a pear if the body shape is the polar opposite of an apple’s. With about 20% of women possessing slightly wider hips than their bust, this one is bottom-heavy (or triangle). The pear-shaped body style is characterized by curvy hips, broad thighs, and a full back. When you know what shapes and patterns to look for and which to skip, finding clothes that flatter your pear-shaped body is easy.

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The pear-shaped body style is characterized by curvy hips, broad thighs, and a full back.

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6 See your body if it’s hourglass-shaped

The hourglass body shape is also synonymous with curvy charmers, like Marilyn Monroe, with larger hips and busts and a well-defined waist. Whether the sides of the hips tip inward and have a bit more weight in the neck, you will still have an hourglass figure. When looking for clothes that flatter your hourglass figure, look for models that accentuate your waist without adding weight to your curves. Then, play around with different pieces to create the outfits you need!

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The hourglass body shape is known with larger hips and busts and a well-defined waist.

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7 Look at having a rectangular body type

This body style, in which the waist is about the same size as the hips and bust, is seen in about 46% of women. Your figure isn’t as curvy as that of a peach or an apple. Instead, you’ll get a pretty straight up and down posture with flat shoulders. If you are tall and slim, your hips are as big as your knees, and you have no waist definition, you might have a rectangular body form. Tuck your tops in to highlight your curves and draw attention to your long legs so you can feel comfortable in your outfits if you have got a rectangular body shape and want to wear them in the most flattering way possible.

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In the rectangular body type, the waist is about the same size as the hips and bust.

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8 Discover your beauty with obesity

It’s critical to learn how to dress for your body type. It’s possible to do this even if you’re overweight. Learn how to draw attention to your best attributes and feel more at ease with your clothes. Dressing to attract will boost your confidence and make you look your best. Don’t be embarrassed to flaunt your perfect body! You can look good by wearing clothes that flatter your body and highlight your best features at any height. You might also experiment with color and prints to improve the appearance. And add the finishing touches to your ensemble with the appropriate accessories.

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Learn how to draw attention to your best attributes and feel more at ease with your clothes.

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9 Add curviness to your body

Just about 8% of women have what is known as a ‘true’ hourglass number. And the rest of us, achieving a voluptuous appearance necessitates an appreciation of your body and the use of clothing to highlight your natural beauty while concealing any flaws. Undergarments should be used to add bulk to the bust and backside. Besides, wearing well-tailored, bold-patterned garments will make the whole body line look curvier.

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Use clothing to highlight your natural beauty while concealing any flaws.

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10  Stow a Muffin Top

The coil of fat that lies around your waistband is known as a “muffin top.” A muffin top can affect people of all shapes and sizes, and it’s not easy to get rid of. Although you can enjoy your body regardless of its appearance, you can conceal your muffin top by wearing the appropriate clothes. No one will tell you to have a muffin top if you follow these basic styling guidelines.

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You can conceal your muffin top by wearing the appropriate clothes.

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